Intro to Research on Web Technologies
Study plans 2016-2017 - IMT4006 - 5 ECTS

Expected learning outcomes

After successful completion, the students will be capable of:

Explaining and discussing the challenges and issues faced in the development of the next generation web - the semantic, service-oriented, mobile, and social web
Analyzing the current and future directions of the web based on its history
Discussing the principles, technologies, and standards being used to build the next generation web
Developing applications for the next generation web

Topic(s)

Introduction to semantic web technologies
Principles of service-oriented computing
Transactions and service processes
Social web fundamentals
Mobile web fundamentals
Next generation web standards
Opportunities and challenges for businesses, users, and society
Developing next generation web applications

Teaching Methods

Lectures
Group works
Net Support Learning
Mandatory assignments

Teaching Methods (additional text)

The course will be offered both as an ordinary campus course and as a course that is offered in a flexible way to off-campus students. Lecture notes, e-lectures and other types of e-learning material will be offered through Fronter. Communication between the teachers and the students, and among the students, will be facilitated by Fronter.

Form(s) of Assessment

Written exam, 4 hours

Form(s) of Assessment (additional text)

Exam counts for 100%

Grading Scale

Alphabetical Scale, A(best) – F (fail)

External/internal examiner

Internal and external examiner

Re-sit examination

Re-sit examination in August for the written exam.

Examination support

English translation dictionary.

Coursework Requirements

Two mandatory assignment reports according to the course assignment schedule.

Teaching Materials

Textbook:

M Singh and MN Huhns, Service-Oriented Computing, Wiley Blackwell, 2004, ISBN-10: 0470091487
B Lawson and R Sharp, Introducing HTML5, 2nd Edition, New Riders, 2012, ISBN-10: 0321784421

Other:

Note handouts and web material

Replacement course for

IMT4002 Recent Advances in Web Technology

Additional information

Previously IMT4002 Recent Advances in Web Technology.